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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 19 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Crean criticises approach to media law reforms By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths and staff Federal Labor MPs, including senior frontbencher Simon Crean, express frustration with how the Government has handled its plan to overhaul media laws. More » Hunt for truckie who dumped asbestos outside pre-schools Fake prince gets 14 years' jail over $16m fraud Govt announces $300m childcare wage boost Mother witnessed son's machete slaying, court told Problem crocodile shot after menacing children More Analysis » Iraq's lesson for America By Owen Harries and Tom Switzer The invasion of Iraq was a strategic blunder, whose costs are still being counted 10 years to the day after it began. The past decade has certainly led to a tragic outcome for the Iraqi people who long for peace and freedom. But it has also led to seriously tarnished US prestige and credibility across the globe. It was not meant to be like this. More » Voters want Labor's core values back on the agenda Media reform and a missed opportunity Poor planning has doomed Labor's media reform Early election announcement breeds toxic politics Under my skin: memories of a war 10 years on Public sympathy grows for single parents' plight Labor's unwitting kamikaze attack on News Limited A sneak preview of the savage cuts to come How long-lived is a piece of string? Just In More Just In » Govt announces $300m childcare wage boost By Naomi Woodley The Federal Government says $300 million in new funding will help childcare centres offset the cost of hiring more qualified staff. More » Crean criticises approach to media law reforms Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of cows ASIC wins increased penalties for former AWB exec Man dies in house fire after fight Community seeks to cash in on container deposits Problem crocodile shot after menacing children Former photography teacher goes on trial Australia's top sports handed funding ultimatum Artist David Hockney's assistant dies World More World » Artist David Hockney's assistant dies Police are investigating the death of British artist David Hockney's assistant, who was rushed to hospital from his employer's home early on Monday (local time) and later died in hospital. More » Syrian warplanes bomb northern Lebanon Congo 'Terminator' turns himself in to US embassy Life behind Aleppo's front lines Islamists suspected in deadly Nigerian blasts Argentine president asks Pope to intervene over Falklands Business More Business » Reserve says Australian economy doing 'pretty well' By online business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank says Australia's economy is going "pretty well", interest rate cuts are doing their job, and the high Australian dollar is preventing price rises and interest rate hikes. More » Reserve comfortable with current rates Market rises after yesterday's Cyprus inspired sell-off Cyprus delays controversial bailout vote Government to push ahead with media reform votes ASIC wins increased penalties for former AWB exec Politics More Politics » Crean criticises approach to media law reforms By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths and staff Federal Labor MPs, including senior frontbencher Simon Crean, express frustration with how the Government has handled its plan to overhaul media laws. More » Government to push ahead with media reform votes Independents sound death knell for media reforms Media bosses put their case against media law shake-up Cricket broadcasts 'under threat from media reforms' Sport More Sport » Bombers just happy to be playing Essendon skipper Jobe Watson doesn't care if his side receives a hostile reception in Adelaide on Friday night. More » Clarke backs Watson as stand-in captain Australia's top sports handed funding ultimatum Starc sent home from India for surgery McKenzie quits Reds to coach at a higher level Olympian Keogh could be next Sharks chairman Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Wallabies do 'Australian crawl' in the womb By Genelle Weule for Science Online Baby wallabies start doing the "Australian crawl" while still in their mother's womb, high-resolution ultrasounds reveal for the first time. More » Bizarre extinct frog brought back to life London burial site could shed light on Black Death New data 'strongly indicates' particle is Higgs boson Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars Environment More Environment » Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt By China correspondent Stephen McDonell China is feeling the fallout after an open revolt over pollution at the country's annual session of parliament. More » Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river Protections aim to moderate trade in shark fins About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters